Mutual encouragement

“For I long to visit you so I can bring you some spiritual gift that will help you grow strong in the Lord. When we get together, I want to encourage you in your faith, but I also want to be encouraged by yours.” (Rom. 1:11-12 NLT)

Encouragement Is Greatly Needed!

Encouragement is something we can freely and generously offer to one another. To encourage is to give support, build confidence, and to stimulate spiritually. Encouragement is defined in the dictionary with many synonyms: to applaud, boost, brighten, buck up, buoy, cheer up, comfort, console, embolden, energize, enhearten, enliven, fortify, galvanize, gladden, hearten, inspire, inspirit, praise, prop up, rally, reassure, refresh, restore, revitalize, revivify, rouse, and strengthen.

Encouragement is a powerful gift we can freely offer to one another

It involves uplifting others by providing support, boosting confidence, and nurturing spiritual well-being.

God Is the Source of True Encouragement

“May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had.” (Rom. 15:5 NIV)

Since God Himself is the giver of encouragement, and since we are called to lift one another up in faith, let us be intentional encouragers—strengthening each other with our words, actions, and presence, as we grow together in Christ.

Therefore, Look for Ways to Spur One Another On

“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” (Heb. 10:24-25 NIV)

“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” (1 Thess. 5:11 NIV)